October is Domestic Violence Awareness month
More than 33 victims from S.C. lost their lives in the last year to domestic violence
Contributed by office of Attorney General Henry McMaster
      Attorney General Henry McMaster led participants through the annual Silent Witness Domestic Violence ceremony that was held October 6, 2008, on the South steps of the State House in Columbia.The ceremony marked the first week of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
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Remember S.C. ranks #2 in the nation for women being killed by men
Most female victims were killed by men they knew
Contributed by City of Columbia
      S. C. is Ranked only behind Nevada in women being killed by men. Violence Policy Center Legislative Director Kristen Rand states, "These findings alarmingly demonstrate how domestic violence can escalate to homicide. More resources need to be made available to protect women and prevent such tragedies.
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Mayor's Walk Against Domestic Violence
      Mayor Bob Coble and Councilwoman Tameika Isaac Devine are hosting the 2nd Annual Walk Against Domestic Violence on Saturday, October 11, 2008. This walk is FREE to the public. Registration begins at 8 a.m., and the walk will take place at 9 am at Finlay Park (930 Laurel Street).There will also be a Free Information Fair at Finlay Park from 9:30- 11:00 a.m.
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Dreher Class of 1958 contributes to foundation
      The Dreher High School Class of 1958 presents a check for $500 to the Dreher Foundation. The check was presented by Class President Porter Kinard to Francie Markham, president of the Dreher Foundation. The Class of 1958 celebrated its 50th Reunion at Forest Lake Country Club in April.
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Churchill's granddaughter speaks at Town Theatre
      Sir Winston Churchill's granddaughter, Celia Sandys, was in Columbia's Town Theater Tuesday night, Oct. 7, to give a talk on her grandfather's leadership style.
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Congo Classroom
By John Dixon
      Riverbanks Zoo has long been one of the nation's premier zoos and leaders in education and species preservation efforts.
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Equestrians win at the N.C. State Championship
     Kaleb Kaiser, age 10 and a student at Glen Forest School road in the Walk and Trot 12- Year- Old Division in the N. C. State Championship. Kaiser took 4th place honors and 4th place in the championship class. With his pony, he took 4th place and rode 3rd place in the championship round.
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Howlin' for Halloween and Pet Soup
Contributed by The Humane Society
      The economic crisis has hit families hard nationwide. Pets are directly affected by their owners' lack of resources. The Humane Society is answering the call to help with a free spay promotion - Howlin' for Halloween and a new pet food project - Pet Soup.
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Come one; come all
Contributed by Project Pet
      Don't miss Project Pet's annual Fur Ball Moonlight Gala this Saturday, October 11, at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center. This is the night to put on the dog, cat around, and have fun all for a fantastic cause! Project Pet is a 501(c)3 not for profit animal rescue organization serving the Midlands of South Carolina.
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